To be fair, the only real differences between them is in the nicety of the finish, quality and robustness of the hinges and the handle and locking devices. Also the purge device and foam are better in Pelican and SKB/Storm products.
What will kill the cheaper knockoff cases will still kill a name brand one, but - the Pelican warranty is or used to be good for anything except shark or bear attack and children under 5...
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